What fragrances smell like incense?

I was at a pub with my friend last night who works at a place where they burn incense. He received a compliment from the bartender (a friend of ours) who thought he smelled like incense from his work, and he also thought it was him who smelled like incense.

This morning I realized it was probably my cologne they were smelling. I was wearing Rochas Man. In one of the basenotes reviews, someone mentioned that Rochas Man smells like a sandalwood incense stick. I'm kind of upset that he stole my compliment, lol. I hugged the bartender at the end of the night but she didn't indicate she smelled it on me. However, that was about 5 hours later, so maybe my Rochas had faded by then.

Anyway, do you guys agree that it was probably my Rochas Man that they smelled? I had just applied it about 30 minutes beforehand. And what other fragrances smell like incense to you?

Also, have you ever had someone or something else get credit for smelling good, when it was really you? Have you ever had a fragrance compliment, in effect, stolen from you?

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Depends what type of incense type of fragrance you are looking for as there are quite a few. Amouage's Tribute attar has a big smokey frankincense opening and Czech And Speakes No 88 smells like a Rose joss stick. I also believe Tauer do a fragrance called Rose incense though it is a bit overwhelming.

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Avignon completely reminds me of church. I can't wear it because I immediately get flashbacks of being a little kid being forced to attend a crowded Easter Sunday mass in an ill-fitting polyester suit and clip-on tie.

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Re: What fragrances smell like incense?

Originally Posted by kingpin

I was at a pub with my friend last night who works at a place where they burn incense. He received a compliment from the bartender (a friend of ours) who thought he smelled like incense from his work, and he also thought it was him who smelled like incense.

This morning I realized it was probably my cologne they were smelling. I was wearing Rochas Man. In one of the basenotes reviews, someone mentioned that Rochas Man smells like a sandalwood incense stick. I'm kind of upset that he stole my compliment, lol. I hugged the bartender at the end of the night but she didn't indicate she smelled it on me. However, that was about 5 hours later, so maybe my Rochas had faded by then.

Anyway, do you guys agree that it was probably my Rochas Man that they smelled? I had just applied it about 30 minutes beforehand. And what other fragrances smell like incense to you?

Also, have you ever had someone or something else get credit for smelling good, when it was really you? Have you ever had a fragrance compliment, in effect, stolen from you?

Armani Prive 'Bois d'Encens', Aesop 'Mystra', Tauer 'Incense Extreme' & 'Incense Rose' - all more-or-less incense but different in effect. I have the Armani & the Aesop and prefer the Armani but choice is a very personal thing. I tried the two Tauer fragrances & liked them both, but was put off buying them when my husband said, 'Mmm...Rather like kissing the vicar.'

I've never had a fragrance compliment stolen, but I did once walk into the office with an espresso in my hand and the following exchange took place:
Colleague: 'That smells nice, what is it?'
Me: 'Coffee'
Colleague: 'No; your perfume'
Me: 'Coco'
Colleague said nothing but looked confused.

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Originally Posted by Nile_Etland

Armani Prive 'Bois d'Encens', Aesop 'Mystra', Tauer 'Incense Extreme' & 'Incense Rose' - all more-or-less incense but different in effect. I have the Armani & the Aesop and prefer the Armani but choice is a very personal thing. I tried the two Tauer fragrances & liked them both, but was put off buying them when my husband said, 'Mmm...Rather like kissing the vicar.'

I've never had a fragrance compliment stolen, but I did once walk into the office with an espresso in my hand and the following exchange took place:
Colleague: 'That smells nice, what is it?'
Me: 'Coffee'
Colleague: 'No; your perfume'
Me: 'Coco'
Colleague said nothing but looked confused.

Re: What fragrances smell like incense?

If the bartender thought he smelled like incense, then there's little chance it was your Rochas Man he was smelling.

For an excellent incense scent, try to find Gucci Pour Homme. It opens with such a marvelous and rich incense smell. On the cheap end, check out Dirty English. For me, DE has been the best bargain bin find ever.

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Michael Kors has it in the first 2 hours. One man Show has it in the drydown. (OMS's incense note is actually more like the smell of ashes in the aftermath of a raging forest fire lol, far from your Rochas Man)